Bain's quarterly survey of executives finds that companies are just as bullish on generative AI as they were a year ago.After the initial wave of enthusiasm for generative AI, signs of skepticism started to appear. Analysts and investors began to ask more pointed questions: Where are the returns on investment? What applications are best suited to generative AI? Is this another bubble?Bain’s th...

Omnia concept gives you a 360 degree health analysis in a mirror-like device.As someone who needs to go to the doctor regularly, I still find it a hassle to do so for various reasons. Of course health should be a priority but I sometimes wish there was an easier way to regularly check how I’m doing without all the hassle of setting up an appointment, taking a leave from work, and going through...

Generation Beta is starting and entering into a world with AI, including the potential for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the vaunted artificial superintelligence (ASI).In today’s column, I examine the new era of the “Generation Beta” that has already begun with births starting January 1, 2025 (an era defined as 2025 to 2039) and will be growing up during the anticipated rapid adv...

This new robot vacuum-and-mop is so eagle-eyed it can even spy clear liquid spillages.The Eureka J15 Max Ultra is the first robovac to detect clear liquidsIt uses AI to detect subtle changes in floor textureIt responds by lifting the vacuum roller and mopping the spillageEureka has unveiled the J15 Max Ultra, the first robot vacuum and mop that's able to detect and respond to transparent liquid...

While many electronic devices today have built-in rechargeable batteries, many people still find it more convenient to use replaceable “dry cell” batteries or their equivalent. It might be easier to swap out dead batteries with new ones than to scramble for a charger, and you can still use rechargeable AA and AAA batteries to get the best of both worlds. Their convenience, however, starts to...

CES2025, one of the world’s largest technology trade shows, is underway in Las Vegas again this year. Prior to the opening on January 7th, the keyword raised in the customary tech trend session for the media was “Tomorrow’s Tech 2025.” With data, it was shown that technology is not just a tool, but that it will transform our daily lives and open up new possibilities.The presentation was giv...

CES 2025 is finally upon us, which means we'll see a bunch of cool new gadgets from the year's biggest consumer tech show. Roborock is kicking things off with a robot vacuum cleaner that brings even more robotics to the party: its foldable arm can extend out from the top of the machine and automatically pick items up off the floor.The Saros Z70 will be able to grab discarded tissues, dirty sock...

A global BCG survey of 23,000 consumers reveals the benefits and hazards of uniquely customized interactions between brands and individual customers.Four-fifths of surveyed consumers worldwide said that they are comfortable with personalized experiences, and most expect companies to offer them.The three benefits of personalization that respondents cited most frequently are value, enjoyment, and...

Microsoft killed off their dual display device known as "Surface Duo" in October. While it was an honest dive into foldable devices, Microsoft chose the wrong form factor. Instead of following the trend that Samsung established with the Galaxy Z fold having o large single flexible display that folded, Microsoft chose to go with two displays with a noticeable and awkward hinge in the middle. And...